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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,317.20, 303,803.85 and 146,548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,317.20, 303,803.85 and 146,548.70 is: 220,060.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,317.20 : 303,803.85 = 146,548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,317.20/303,803.85 = 146,548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,317.20x = 303,803.85 × 146,548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,317.20x = 44,522,059,272.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,522,059,272.50/202,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,060.67

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